Designing with Love
Designing with love, purpose, and heart.
This show explores instructional design, e-learning, and how to incorporate AI technology into different aspects of the field.
Tune in for expert tips, real-world insights, and inspiring stories from students, alumni, and leaders in the field.
Recent Episodes
Virtual Playgrounds: Bringing Learning to Life
What if your course felt less like a checklist and more like a world your learners return to, level up in, and prove real growth? We walk through a practical framework for building a virtual playground that mirrors the work, ...
Why Starting With Where Changes Everything with Tommy Kilpatrick
What if the fastest route to clarity is the one we usually skip—where are you, when is it, and who are you—before asking what to do next? In this episode, Jackie sat down with Tommy Kilpatrick to explore his book, Human Occid...
Personalization Unleashed: Adaptive Learning in Action
Ready to move beyond one-size-fits-all courses? We explore a practical path to adaptive learning that uses the content and tools you already have—no massive rebuilds, no mystery AI required. By focusing on three simple levers...
AI Made Practical for Teachers and Designers with Sairam Sundaresan
Think AI can do everything? We put that assumption under the microscope with AI engineering leader and author Sairam Sundaresan, and walk away with a playbook that’s practical, ethical, and built for real classrooms and desig...
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Recent Blog Posts
Building Engaging Learning Environments: The Power of Virtual Playgro…
In the rapidly evolving landscape of instructional design, creating engaging and effective learning experiences is more crucial than ever. In episode 97 of the Designing with Love podcast, host Jackie Pelegrin dives deep into the concept of virtual …
Why Starting With Where Changes Everything with Tommy Kilpatrick
Clarity often begins with a simple reboot: ask where, when, and who before you chase the what. That was our starting line as we explored Tommy Kilpatrick’s Human Occidental Owner’s Manual, a practical attempt to write the guide we never …
Embracing Adaptive Learning: A Pathway to Personalized Education
In our rapidly evolving educational landscape, the one-size-fits-all approach to learning is becoming increasingly outdated. In episode 95 of the Designing with Love podcast, Jackie Pelegrin invites instructional designers and educators to explore a…
About the Host
Instructional Designer, Author, College Professor, and Podcast Host
Jackie, an Arizona native, leverages decades of experience as an instructional designer within both higher education and the corporate world. She holds an MBA and a Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology, both acquired through online learning. In addition to her full-time role, Jackie serves as an adjunct instructor, teaching online courses at Grand Canyon University. During her leisure time, she delights in reading books across a range of genres, enjoying movies and TV shows, playing games, listening to uplifting music, and spending quality time with her family and friends.